Real Estate Equity Capital

With offices in Charleston, SC and Tampa, FL, Varner Wakefield is a private equity firm focused on value-add real estate investments across the US.

Trusted Discipline for Growth and Income

Varner Wakefield has an outstanding record of growing capital across multiple market cycles for its investors and equity partners. We use conservative capital structures which have produced superior risk-adjusted returns.

Who We Are

VW’s operational expertise and disciplined value-add strategies capitalize on our decades of experience in property operations. VW offers our investment partners deal sourcing, comprehensive due diligence, a vertically integrated organization and a history of producing above-market returns.

What Our Equity Partners Are Saying

“I have been very pleased with VW. I completely trust their investment acumen and operational skills. VW is conservative in approach and has generated excellent risk adjusted returns. They act in the best interest of their limited partners.”
Brad SingerValue Act Capital

“John and Dean with VW have been exceptionally good partners. They do thorough due diligence, know their properties and operate them well. They communicate well with partners, including frankness with occasional bad news. We have met or exceeded our overall return objectives across all investments with John, Dean and VW. These men are good stewards of capital and we are pleased to be associated with them.”
Allan MartinAtlantic Merchant Capital & Fleur De Lis Partners

“VW has provided me with excellent, reliable investments that have consistently generated good returns for over 25 years. They are superior with their management and reporting, and they always maintain good communication with prompt answers to any questions. I will continue investing with VW without hesitation.”
Charlie MooreCarolina Commercial

Our Strategy

We identify assets that are underperforming and have untapped revenue potential. We put the right team in place to execute renovation programs and aggressive leasing and management efforts that increase cash flows and values.